About Us

EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries) is a not-for-profit organization that works with libraries to enable access to knowledge in developing and transition economy countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America. In a highly networked digital world our activities help people to access and use information for education, learning, research and sustainable community development.


Press releases

LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICAN PUBLIC LIBRARIANS

EIFL is inviting African public librarians aged under 35 to apply to take part in a two-year initiative that will connect them to inspiring public... read more

09.01.2017 • By EIFL

THE MARRAKESH TREATY: EIFL FAQS

EIFL was an active participant during negotiations over five years at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) that led to the adoption... read more

05.01.2017 • By EIFL

APPLY NOW! EIFL PUBLIC LIBRARY INNOVATION AWARD

We are delighted to announce that the EIFL Public Library Innovation Award - for public library services that improve lives - is now open for... read more

05.01.2017 • By EIFL

OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICAN PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEMS

EIFL is inviting public library systems in Sub-Saharan Africa to submit expressions of interest to partner with the EIFL Public Library... read more

05.01.2017 • By EIFL

Celebrating the 'miracle of Marrakesh' - the day the barriers came down

EMBARGOED UNTIL: 30 September 2016 Vilnius, Lithuania (30 Sept 2016): Today, EIFL joins the World Blind Union and our global partners in... read more

30.09.2016 • By EIFL

Press release: NEW: WHAT EVERY COPYRIGHT LAW SHOULD HAVE TO SUPPORT...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : 05 August 2016 NEW: WHAT EVERY COPYRIGHT LAW SHOULD HAVE TO SUPPORT LIBRARIES Restrictive copyright laws create... read more

05.08.2016 • By EIFL

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